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CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2010-- Daddy, Pops, or Father... No matter what you call yours, dads will be celebrated across the country this weekend. Whether you spoil them with extravagant gifts or show them your love with simpler gestures, most fathers would rest easier knowing their Father's Day gifts did not put their loved ones in debt. If you are going to spend, Informa Research Services, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), suggests consumers use a low rate credit card to avoid paying high interest on Dad's gifts (http://www.erate.com/credit-card-abuses-federal-reserve.htm). Remember, some of the best things in life are free (or cheap!) Cook Dad his favorite dinner. Give him a personalized, homemade card. Put together a photo album of your favorite pictures together. Simple things can sometimes make someone feel just as special (or maybe even more special) as spending money on a pricey gift. It is important to keep in mind that it's the thought that matters. Put thought into your gift, and it is bound to be appreciated. Finance luxury gifts wisely A set of golf clubs, a spiffy new grill, or an Apple iPad may be at the top of Dad's wishlist this year, and there's nothing wrong with splurging to spoil your father. Just remember to figure out how you are going to pay it off. Accumulating debt and neglecting to make regular payments can harm your credit. To make this a bit easier, be sure to use a low-interest credit card to make paying off your gift as easy as possible. As long as you're shopping, do yourself a favor and shop for a better rate on your credit card. Sites such as ERATE.com provide consumers rate information for various credit cards on an easy-to-read comparison table. Nothing makes fathers more proud than to know you're getting a great deal and taking care of your finances. Even though there's only one official holiday a year dedicated to them, you should find ways to celebrate your dad, and any other father figures all year long. Follow Informa Research Services on Twitter (@InformaResearch). Become a fan of Informa Research Services on Facebook Permission is granted to reprint this release in part or in its entirety as long as source credit is properly listed. About Informa Research Services, Inc. (www.informars.com) Since 1983, Informa Research Services, Inc., has provided the financial industry's most extensive array of market research, mystery shop, and decision-support information. CONTACT: Informa Research Services, Inc. James Royal, 818-880-8877 Fax 818-880-2069 SOURCE: Informa Research Services, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2010 (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 17, 2010 13:20 ET (17:20 GMT)